05x01 - Around the Whirlpool

[bunniefuu]

male narrator: It's full steam
ahead for our heroes,

straight for the Whirl Islands,

a great way for Ash
and his friends to celebrate

his earning
a new Storm Badge.

- Awesome.
Now I've got five badges.

Only three more to go,
and I'll finally be competing

in the Johto League
Championship.

- Pika.

- And what about all those
new Water Pokémon?

I can just hear them all
calling out my name.

Yes, they've heard
about what a great

Water Pokémon Master I am.

- Toge, Toge, Toge!

- Excuse me,

would you mind telling me
when you became

a Water Pokémon Master?

- Oh, those smaller details
don't really matter, Ash.

- Hey, look at those whirlpools.
- Toge.

[singing]
- Pokémon

- No time to question my moves

I stick to the path
that I choose

Me and my friends
are gonna do it right

You'll never see us
run away from a fight

To be a Master is my dream

All I've got to do is believe

And I believe

I've got a chance to win

I'm on my way to victory

- Pokémon

- I can be a Champion

If I just believe

I'm on a Master Quest

Master Quest

I want the whole world to see

And I believe

I'm gonna be the very best

'Cause all I've got to do

Is believe in me

- Pokémon

- They're everywhere.

- Think we'll be okay?

- Pika!

- There's no need to worry
about a thing.

- Please, have some refreshments
on the house.

- Oh, thanks.

- The captain
of this sightseeing liner

happens to be one
of the most experienced

and knowledgeable men
to sail on the high seas.

- And this magnificent ship
has been engineered

from top to bottom
for your total safety,

allowing you to gaze
at the whirlpools in peace.

- Well, okay.

- Sure is a long way down,
huh, Pikachu?

- Pika.
- Do you think the ship's safe?

- Toge, Togepi!

- Now.
- Okay, twerps.

That should be enough
of the warm and fuzzy routine.

Time to get down
to business.

- They still don't
suspect a thing.

- Come to Papa.

[waves crashing]

- Whoa!
- Pika!

Pika?
both: What's going on?

- Looks like James...
- Got bad aims.

- What do you think
you're doing?

- Prepare for trouble.
One lump or two?

- We'll make it double
just for you.

- To protect the world
from devastation...

- To unite all peoples
within our nation...

- To denounce the evils
of truth and love...

- To extend our reach
to the stars above.

- Ha! Jessie.

- Ha! James.

- Team Rocket's taking
a well-deserved coffee break

at the speed of light.

- So surrender now while we sip,
or we'll be forced to fight.

- Wobbuffet!

Huh?
Hey, that's right.

- Wobbuffet.

all: Team Rocket.
- Pikachu.

- Brilliant deduction,
twerps.

- And you know
what we came for.

- And don't think we're gonna
let you get away

after all we went through
sneaking on board.

- Sneaking on board?
- Togepi!

- Now, come to think of it,
James,

would stowaways get
their own private wing

on a vessel like this?

- Oh, not to worry.

These luxury liners always
have room for travelers

who plan their vacations
somewhat late.

- You know, James,
I was thinking, and you'd agree,

I'd really prefer a stateroom
with an ocean view.

- We could go
for three separate rooms?

- Can't we just go back
to being the bad guys

and stealing that Pikachu?

- Wobb!

- So you're a bunch
of stowaways.

- We can't be seen with you.

- We're out of here.

- Oh, no, you're not.

Arbok, I choose you.

- Weezing, get in there too.

- Charbok.

- Weezing.

- Poison Sting attack.
- Smog attack, Weezing.

[all scream]

- Looks like your ship sailed
without you.

- So hand over that Pikachu,
and pronto.

- Or you'll have a long walk
off a short pier.

[laughs]

- We'll just see
about that.

- Pika!

- Now, Pikachu.
Thunderbolt.

- Pika!

- Wobbuffet, get out there
and do a Counter attack.

- Wobbu, Wobbu.

[expl*si*n]

[all screaming]

- Pika!

- Now what are we
gonna do?

- Come back.
You got to help us.

- They can't hear us, Ash,
and we're getting--

- We're gonna get sucked in
by the whirlpool!

- Looks like now's the time
for Water Pokémon.

- Poliwhirl.
- Gol.

- All right, Totodile,
you can help us out too.

- Totodile.

- Come on, Totodile.

Now's not the right time
to dance.

- Hang in there, Goldeen.
- Goldeen.

[all screaming]

- The current's too strong.

all:
Whoa!

- Pika!

- Huh?

- The current's changed.

- Pika.
- Huh?

- Did you guys see
what I just saw?

- I think so.
- But what's coming now?

- Get ready, Pikachu.
- Pika.

- It looks like
it's a Corsola.

- Corsola. Corsola.
Corsola. Corsola. Corsola.

Cor.

- Why is it circling
around us?

- Something's underneath us.
- What is it?

- Those are
Tentacruel tentacles.

- Corsola.

all:
Whoa!

- What's it doing?
- Pika.

- All right!

There's nothing
more comforting

than having a strong
Tentacruel around.

- Togepi!

- Corsola.
- Good work, Corsola.

I trust you're all right.

But wait. I know you.

all: Huh?
- Pika.

all: Professor Elm!

- Outstanding.

Five badges already.

It's been a long time
since we last met.

- Corsola.

- Yes, of course.
You're thirsty too.

- [coos]

- Aw, that's so cute.

- So I take it that that's
your Corsola, Professor Elm?

- Yes, I caught it
while doing research

during my stay here
right in the Whirl Islands.

- Let's see.

- Corsola, the Coral Pokémon.

A combination of both water
and rock types,

it sheds and regrows the horns
on its head numerous times.

- It's adorable.
I have to catch one too.

- Toge, Toge, Toge!

- Lucky for you
that it swam by when it did

and saw you were having
a bit of trouble.

- Thank you so much,
Corsola.

- And the remainder of your
rescue is due to the experience

of the ship's captain,
Marius.

There isn't
another captain alive

who's as familiar
with these seas as Marius.

Even these large whirlpools
are nothing to be afraid of.

In fact, the Tentacruel that
helped you belongs to Marius.

- Enough talk,
Professor.

Why don't we give these kids
a chance to rest up a bit

after the experience
they've just had?

- Yes, you're absolutely right.

Let me introduce you.
This is Captain Marius himself.

- Glad you're safe.

- I'm Ash, and it's really nice
to meet you.

- My name's Misty.

- And my name is Brock.

- Wow!

Look at that.

- What's the name of the island,
Professor Elm?

- That's the entry point
to the Whirl Islands,

Blue Point Isle.

- Blue Point Isle.
- Pika.

- Ancient seamen named it
for that large blue rock,

which would guide them
safely into port

at the end
of a long journey.

- So this is Inland City,

the largest port city
on the Blue Point Isle.

Well, it's really...

- Yeah, it certainly is...

- Pikachu.
- Colorful.

- Like a Smeargle exploded.

- It's the Whirl Cup.

- What's the Whirl Cup,
Marius?

- It's a competition that's held
once every three years

where Water Pokémon Trainers
battle for top honors.

- Is that true?
A Water Pokémon competition?

- Although the competition
doesn't begin for another month,

preparations
are well under way.

- You can count me in.

I know I've just got
to enter.

[all groaning]

- I'm sure I must've swallowed
at least half

of that wretched sea.

- After six gallons and three
Goldeen, who's counting?

- Last time I'm taking a cruise.

Huh?

Do my feline eyes deceive me,
or are those...

- The twerps?

You're right, Meowth.

Let's go show them
who we are.

- Yes, we're waterlogged
and malnourished,

but that has never stopped
Team Rocket.

- Wobbuffet!

- Can we show them who we are
after lunch?

[all groan]

- Who's that Pokémon?

It's Houndoom.

- Hi, welcome
to Blue Point Isle.

You all must be here to register
for the Whirl Cup.

- Chansey!

- What's this?

- Be sure you read it
cover to cover.

All the rules and regulations
you'll need

are in the
competition rule book.

- Nurse Joy,
you rule in my book.

- La, la. Corsola.

Corsola.

- Hey, where's Corsola
going?

- Not to worry.

Corsola's just going out
to the swimming pool over there.

The pool is connected
to the bay,

so the Pokémon can freely swim
back and forth

and visit their aquatic friends
whenever they want to.

- That's awesome.

I've never seen
so many Water Pokémon.

- Toge, Toge!
- Pika.

- And they've traveled here
with their Trainers

from all different parts
of the world

to compete
in the Whirl Cup.

- Huh?

- They've come here early

to help their Pokémon
get acclimated,

since the climate varies
from island to island.

- Wow. That's a great idea.

- Everything's in order.
Thank you.

Your Whirl Cup registration
is complete.

You're good to go.

- Thanks for all your help,
Nurse Joy.

- Now all we have to do is get
out there and win the Whirl Cup.

Hold on.
Do you know where Brock is?

- Oh, he's right over there
with that Trainer.

- So in your opinion,

the most important aspect
of Water Pokémon care

is keeping a consistent
moisture level?

- That's right,
with land-dwelling Pokémon,

it is very important
to brush their fur regularly,

but for Water Pokémon
to maintain their health,

energy, and their ability
to battle,

their skin must always
be kept moist.

- Mm-hmm.
Huh?

- Have you finished
up your registration

so you can compete
in the Whirl Cup?

- My real interest
is in Pokémon breeding.

So while I'm here,
I'm learning as much as I can

about the methods of breeding
Water Pokémon.

- That's fascinating.

And what about your friends
over there, Misty and Ash?

- Misty loves and collects
Water Pokémon,

and Ash's dream is to become
a Pokémon Master.

The three of us
are traveling together.

- You're together, yet each
of you has your own dream?

I think that's great,
just fantastic.

- And since the Whirl Cup
focuses almost completely

on various matches
between Water Pokémon,

most Trainers here
specialize solely in that.

- This is gonna be a lot harder
than I thought.

- This is exactly
where I'm meant to be.

And one day soon,
the entire civilized world,

including my sisters,

shall have the privilege
of witnessing my true identity:

Pokémon Master!

- [chuckling nervously]

Anyway, where's the Whirl Cup
gonna be?

- On Red Rock Isle.

Here you can see
all the Whirl Islands.

And we're located here,
on the southernmost island,

Blue Point Isle.

- Looks like
we're on the biggest one.

- You see,
most of the Whirl Islands

are divided
between these four islands.

Aside from Blue Point,
there's Yellow Rock,

Red Rock,
and Silver Rock Isle.

- But the Whirl Cup takes place
on Red Rock Isle, right?

I can hardly wait
to go there.

- There are qualifying rounds
prior to the finals

that will narrow
the field of entries.

- Huh?
There are qualifying rounds?

- And the one
who finally makes it

through each and every challenge
to victory

shall be given
the prestigious title

of Water Pokémon Alpha-Omega.

- Water Pokémon
Alpha-Omega.

I like the sound of it.

- Togepi!

- Legend has it that long ago,
expert Water Pokémon Trainers

were known by that very name.

It is also told
that they lived under the sea

and understood the hearts
of Water Pokémon.

- Aha. I see.

It appears that all
of these Pokémon

are extremely well trained
for battling.

- Which means
there must be oodles

of powerful Pokémon
to pilfer.

- Then hop to it, troops,
and let's roll.

- Professor Elm?

- Yes? What is it, kids?

- There's something
we'd like to ask you about.

- Hmm?

A mystery Pokémon.

- That's all
I can tell you,

'cause we really only saw
its shadow.

- Have you seen it before,
Captain Marius?

- I haven't,
but I've heard many stories

claiming that such a creature
does in fact exist.

- Such a thing
doesn't surprise me.

The world of Pokémon is full
of undiscovered mysteries.

Even in the last
several years,

a whole new class of Pokémon--
Steel Type--

has been discovered.

- There's a Steel Type?

- Yeah, Ash,
like Skarmory and Scizor.

- With Pokémon, every day
brings a new discovery.

The reason I'm conducting
this ocean research

is because the very origin
of most life lies in the sea.

- The origin of most life?

- Yes.

The sea is where most life
had its start.

- You know, new beginnings are
crucial in all parts of life.

Once you've begun something,

you've got to keep putting
one foot in front of the other,

and whoever keeps
moving forward wins, eh?

- Sounds like great advice

for me to become
a Pokémon Breeder.

- Yeah, you're right.

And with my dream of being
a Water Pokémon Master,

I just know that if I can make
my way through the Whirl Cup,

I'll be even closer
to that dream.

- Togepi!

- And I'll be a Pokémon Master
one day too.

- Follow your dreams,
but enjoy the ride.

- I guess you're right.

Getting there
is a lot of fun too.

all:
Huh?

- What an unusual-looking
hot air balloon.

- Oh, it's unusual,
all right.

- It's Team Rocket.

- Pokémon Center sighted.

- Commence operations.

- Oh!

[all laughing]

- Team Rocket's here.
Your loss is our net gain.

- This isn't happening.

all:
We got the Pokémon.

- We packed
these purloined Pokémon

as snug as a bug in a rug,

'cause as you must know by now,
we're master snatchers.

- Make that master snatchers
of disaster,

a title that we carry
with pride...

- And with dignity.

- Wobbu, Wobbu!

- We're riding the wave
of fame and fortune.

Now that we're
in the Whirl Islands,

our luck has changed.

- Not so fast, Team Rocket.

Give us back
those Pokémon now.

- And just when things
were looking up.

- Hey, if you think
we're that dumb,

you'd better try
another think.

- So it's a battle
you're looking for.

Go, Arbok.

- Charbok!

Char!

- It's coming fast, Ash.

- Get ready, Pikachu.
- Pika.

- Now, you listen up.

If you harm even one scale
on those Water Pokémon,

you'll have me
to answer to.

This'll be a nice
dress rehearsal for us

going into the Whirl Cup.

Go, Staryu.
I choose you.

- Staryu, Swift attack now.

- Staryu.

- [screams]

- Now follow up
with Water g*n.

- Arbok, use your
Poison Sting attack now.

- Char!

- Oh, no! Staryu!

Oh. Return, Staryu.

All right.

Next up, I choose...

- Pika?

- Psyduck.
- Psyduck?

- Psy!

Psyduck!

- Psyduck, I know
you're just trying to help,

but you should
go back in now.

- Togepi!

- All right,
now it's our turn.

Pikachu, go.

- Pikachu.

- Pikachu,
Thunderbolt attack.

- Pika! Pika!

- The triumphant return
of my Super Pika-net.

- Pika!

Pika!

- [laughs]

Looks like we caught
a big one.

- Hold on, Pikachu.

- They don't know who it is
they're messing with.

- Corsola.

- Corsola!

- Hey, Professor Elm,

is Corsola really
gonna battle those guys?

- Well, you see, Brock,
when I need to get tough,

then Corsola gets going.

Now, go get them, Corsola.

- Cor.

- Should we be worried
about that little gumball?

- It's making a beeline
for our Super Pika-net.

- Well, I suggest
that you do something

to stop it, then, Meowth.

- But, Jessie, what are you
yelling at me for?

- Weezing, go.

- Weezing.

- Okay, Weezing,
hit them with a Sludge attack.

- Weezing.

- Corsola. Corsola.

- That little piece of bubblegum
won't quit.

Arbok, chew it up
and spit it out.

- Char!

- Go, Corsola.
Tackle attack now.

- Corsola.

- [screams]

- All right, Corsola!
- Toge, Toge!

- Okay, Corsola,
Spike Cannon.

- Corsola!

- Meowth, do you know
what it's doing now?

- It's Spike Cannon.

- Pika!

- Ah! So much for that part
about smooth sailing.

- And our dream of being
master snatchers...

- Has just been snatched away
completely.

- Wobbu.
both: Huh?

all: Looks like Team Rocket's
blasting off again!

- Wobb!

- Wow, they really know
how to fly.

- Corsola was just great.
- Togepi!

- It worked, Professor Elm.

- You know, that display
really surprised me as well.

From now on,
I'll have to be sure

to stay on Corsola's
good side.

- Pika, Pika.

- Corsola.

[all chattering]

- Your Corsola
is just so awesome.

I can't wait
until I catch one someday.

Ah!

[singing]
- I'm on a Master Quest

- Pokémon

- I'm on a Master Quest

- Pokémon

- That's great.
You're in the Whirl Islands.

You should have no trouble

finding all sorts
of Water Pokémon.

- Yeah, not only that.

Professor Oak, we also saw
a really mysterious Pokémon.

- A mysterious Pokémon?

- Professor?
Yes, excuse me.

Please allow me to expound
on that a bit.

You see--
- Ah, Professor.

- I have actually formulated
several theories

regarding
this mystery Pokémon.

Relating to a legend
known for centuries

by the islanders here,

although it's a bit premature

to call our subject
a legendary Pokémon,

I am convinced that there are
grounds for serious discussion.

[all laugh]

Until we meet again, eh?

- Yeah.

- Thank you both so much
for everything.

- And don't forget,

the next ferry
that you guys should catch

will be from Bluefinland.

That's your best bet for getting
to Yellow Rock Isle.

And be sure to have fun.

Stop and smell those roses,
okay?

- Well, here we are now
in Inland City,

and Bluefinland
is way up here.

- All right.

Bluefinland, ready or not,
here we come.

- Pika!

- Corsola! Corsola!

- Have fun, you guys.

- Have a safe trip.

- Yeah, we sure will.

- Thanks for everything!
- Bye!

- Thank you. Bye.

male narrator:
And so our heroes' adventures

in the Whirl Islands
have just begun.

And who knows
just what other Pokémon

and exciting battles
await them ahead?

[singing]
- There's no time

To question my moves

I stick to the path
that I choose

Me and my friends
are gonna do it right

To be a Master is my dream

All I've got to do is believe

And I believe

I'm on a Master Quest

Master Quest

I want the whole world to see

And I believe

I'm gonna be the very best

'Cause all I've got to do

Is believe in me

- Pokémon